- 2025-26 Budget locks in long-term pipeline of social and community housing construction with a $5.6 billion investment pipeline.
- 326 social homes are in construction or under contract across the Darling Downs region to deliver more residents a place to call home.
The Crisafulli Government is delivering a fresh start for the Darling Downs region, announcing a major new housing project in Toowoomba that's set to deliver 60 new social and affordable homes.
The project will be built on faith-based land in a partnership between the Queensland Government, St Vincent de Paul Society Queensland (SVDPQ) and St Vincent de Paul Society Queensland Housing (SVDP Housing).
It will include 56 social homes and four affordable homes, made up of 47 one-bedroom units and 13 two-bedroom units.
The Crisafulli Government's 2025-26 Budget delivers $8.1 billion to secure our housing foundations and deliver a place to call home for more Queenslanders with one new million homes, including 53,500 social and community homes, by 2044.
A record $5.6 billion will be invested in new social and community housing over the next four years to deliver on that goal.
For the first time, the Budget also locks in baseline funding of $500 million per year from 2029–30, creating a long-term pipeline of social and community homes for Queenslanders most in need.
For the Darling Downs region, $91.25 million has been allocated in 2025-26 to expand and improve social and community housing in the region.
It follows a decade of underinvestment in social and community housing by the former Government, leading to record waitlists and Labor's Housing Crisis.
Across the Darling Downs region, there are already 326 social homes in construction or under contract to be delivered.
This includes:
- 27 social homes in Newtown
- 12 social homes in South Toowoomba
- 6 social homes in Miles
The Crisafulli Government's Budget also locks in a 20 per cent uplift in support for specialist homelessness services across Queensland including the Darling Downs and more than doubles funding for head leased properties to house our most vulnerable over the next four years.
Housing Minister Sam O'Connor said social and community housing developments like this 60-unit development in Toowoomba were critical to creating stable, sustainable communities that support economic and social inclusion.
"The Crisafulli Government's first Budget delivers $5.6 billion for social and community housing — the biggest investment Queensland has ever seen — and this Toowoomba development shows what that funding will deliver," Minister O'Connor said.
"This project will really consider some of the complexities which lead to homelessness. Ensuring people can sustain stable housing is often about more than just putting a roof over their head.
"The model we'll deliver in partnership with Vinnies will provide wraparound help, a large family support centre and a community services area.
"Transformational housing like this is what's possible when a state government empowers community housing providers and faith-based organisations."
"We're delivering a secure housing pipeline, removing red tape for builders, and working with community housing providers, so more Darling Downs locals can have a place to call home."
"Vinnies Queensland CEO Kevin Mercer said the South Toowoomba housing facility will provide long-term supported housing for up to 80 residents, as part of the organisation's plan to build more than 500 community homes across the state.
"A meal can help someone experiencing homelessness to eat for the night, a jacket and sleeping bag might keep them warm for the winter but combined with a safe place to call home can help rebuild an entire life," Mr Mercer said.
"We are proud to help deliver this 60-unit housing facility for Toowoomba residents in need, especially amid an ongoing housing crisis that hit the region hard over the last few years.
"These dwellings will also be more than just a warm place to sleep. Residents will have access to our wrap-around support services to ensure a successful transition out of homelessness and into long-term success and independence.
"We thank the State Government for their invaluable support and partnership in this project; another example of how our state leaders can work together with community support providers to provide hope to our most vulnerable Queenslanders."
